A new phase of band canker related to botryosphaeria has increased concern in northern California almond orchards. Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Dani Lightle says the new phase has cankers reaching…
Importance of Potassium for Healthy Plants
California Association of Pest Control Advisors held workshops on nutrient management in Atascadero and Fresno. Compass Minerals spoke to pest control advisors in Fresno about the relationship between potassium and…
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review August 7
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review: The high price of firefighting, checking…
Nurseries Affected by HLB Update
Huanglongbing on oranges. Photo courtesy of USDA. According to the Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has confirmed five additional huanglongbing (HLB)…
The California Kitchen: Peanut Butter Elvis Monte Christo Burger
…cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Peanut Butter Elvis Monte Christo Burger For this and many more of these recipes, visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch…
Senate Water Bill Introduction is Welcomed News for Multiple Water Agencies
Last week’s introduction of Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s legislation, the California Emergency Drought Relief Act of 2015, is welcomed news for the people of the state of California and the Central…
The California Kitchen: Roasted Peanut Banana Clusters
…Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 banana sliced into thin coins 3 Cup Roasted Salted Peanuts To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California…
New Research Shows California Raisins Positively Impact Diabetic Nutrition
New research announced today at the American Association of Diabetes Educators Annual Meeting suggests that California Raisins — an all-natural, dried-by-the-sun, no-sugar added fruit — can positively affect glucose levels…
Almond Board: Dust Management Tools Available
In today’s Almond Update, we hear what tools the Almond Board of California has for growers to manage dust during harvest. Sabrina Hill has more. Almond Update for August 6…
The California Kitchen: Pecan Banana Muffins
…Salt ½ Butter ¾ Brown Sugar 2 eggs beaten 2 1/3 overripe banana To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Pecan…
Hearing on Proposed California Federal Milk Order
…of dairy farmer cooperatives including California Dairies, Dairy Farmers of America and Land O’ Lakes. Additional proposals were submitted by the Dairy Institute of California, California Producer Handler Association and…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for August 5
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
The Western View: Crowdfunding for Agriculture
…Western View: Crowdfunding for Agriculture It’s quite the rage now, and there are several websites where you can post a project and get people to pony up a few bucks…
The California Kitchen: Chocolate Banana Mousse
…mashed 2 Cup Cream 2 egg whites 1 vanilla bean 3 T sugar To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Chocolate…